Hi everyone! Welcome to a special segment on scrapbooking with Christine Ousley. Enjoy!!
Stamping
on scrapbook pages is so fun and easy. Used as an embellishment, a
background element, or even a way to journal, stamping can enhance any
scrapbook page. So come along and let me show you how.
Text
stamps are probably one of my favorite kinds of stamps to use on a
layout. On my layout I used the text stamp, Give Me the Wonderful Ordinary Everyday stamp as a background element, stamping it in
alternating colored ink directly on the cream cardstock. I also
repeated the same technique on the top of my page with the words,
Everyday Moments using a red ink instead of the navy blue to give it
that extra pop.
Here are some tips on how to stamp on a layout.
1.
Clear stamps are the easiest to use when trying to put an image in a
certain place. When it's inked you will be able to see through the
acrylic block and stamp and see exactly where the stamp will be placed.
2.
If you are using rubber stamps, you can still have confidence stamping
on layouts. There is a great tool to use that takes the fear out of
stamping. It is called a Stamp-a-ma-jig by EK Success and
it has been my most loved tool since I started stamping. I no longer
have to fear ruining my page by stamping in the wrong spot. My Stamp-a-ma-jig helps me get precise placement every time.
3.
When stamping with any kind of stamp, ink up your stamp really well by
patting it on your ink pad several times. Then position your stamp
directly above where you want to stamp and move both of your hands
straight down. Press evenly, no rocking, and then pull the stamp
straight up in the air. This should help to stamp the image evenly and
not get stray marks on your paper.
4. Use a ruler to help
with repeating patterns such as the text border I created on my layout.
I measured the text sentiment and then divided that number by the size
of my stamping area. That way I knew how many times I could repeat the
pattern.
Another
tip that I wanted to share with you is how I use my 6x6 paper pads on
my layouts. I love using 6x6 paper pads for my cards and have a ton of
them in my stash so that means I usually have a bunch of left over paper
in them. So I will often use it on my scrapbook layouts. I actually
prefer using the smaller patterns when I just need small accents of
paper on my page.
Here is a list of the supplies that I used to create my layout.
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